Kiekko-Espoo vs SaiPa predictions, Jan 10, 2026

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In an upcoming clash in the Finnish SM-liiga, Kiekko-Espoo will face off against SaiPa in what promises to be an exciting matchup on January 10, 2026. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, with Kiekko-Espoo having won 2 out of their last 5 games, while SaiPa hockey has also managed to secure 2 victories in their last 5 outings.

The bookmakers have the odds slightly in favor of the home team, Kiekko-Espoo, at 2.29, with SaiPa hockey not far behind at 2.54. Our model predicts a close encounter, with a 36.5% chance of a home win, a 25.1% chance of a draw, and a 40.9% chance of an away win. Based on the odds, the predicted final score is 3:2 in favor of Kiekko-Espoo.

Both teams will be looking to capitalize on their recent form and tactical strengths to secure a crucial victory in this matchup. However, with the odds and predictions so closely matched, it is difficult to predict the outcome with certainty. Fans can expect a closely contested and thrilling encounter between these two sides.

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Kiekko-Espoo 40.8%

Draw 22.9%

SaiPa 36.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of Finnish SM-liiga Saipa: 6.76% Kiekko-Espoo: 1.41%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.31	4.25	2.6
	2.31	4.05	2.59
	2.2	3.8	2.5
	2.29	4.14	2.54

Latest Results

09.01.26 HPK Hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:0 03.01.26 Kiekko-Espoo – Tappara hockey – 2:5 27.12.25 Kiekko-Espoo – TPS hockey – 8:1 26.12.25 TPS hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 0:1 20.12.25 Kiekko-Espoo – Ilves hockey – 2:5

09.01.26 SaiPa hockey – TPS hockey – 1:4 07.01.26 Lukko Hockey – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 05.01.26 KooKoo – SaiPa hockey – 3:4 03.01.26 SaiPa hockey – KooKoo – 2:3 penalties 27.12.25 KalPa hockey – SaiPa hockey – 4:2

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 3.

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

SaiPa may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 26:24. (average 2.9:2.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Kiekko-Espoo won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 9:2. (average 3:0.7).

Latest Head To Head

29.11.25 SaiPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 4:1 24.09.25 Kiekko-Espoo – SaiPa hockey – 4:2 22.08.25 SaiPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 2:3 OT 09.08.25 SaiPa hockey – Kiekko-Espoo – 5:1 12.02.25 Kiekko-Espoo – SaiPa hockey – 3:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Tappara	37	23	2	2	10	134:86	75
2	Lukko	37	20	4	1	12	116:91	69
3	JYP	35	18	5	2	10	129:105	66
4	KooKoo	37	17	7	1	12	131:98	66
5	SaiPa	38	18	3	5	12	126:106	65
6	Ilves	36	16	6	3	11	114:98	63
7	Assat	37	17	4	3	13	108:95	62
8	KalPa	36	17	3	2	14	111:117	59
9	TPS Turku	38	11	6	6	15	90:103	51
10	Kiekko-Espoo	38	13	3	5	17	97:113	50
11	IFK Helsinki	36	13	2	4	17	83:115	47
12	Jukurit	36	12	3	4	17	82:96	46
13	Pelicans	35	10	5	5	15	69:88	45
14	Hameenlinna	39	10	4	7	18	93:113	45
15	Karpat	38	10	4	4	20	116:128	42
16	Vaasan Sport	37	8	1	8	20	76:123	34

Finnish SM-liiga Outrights

1. Tappara: 2.84 (30.9%)

2. Ilves Tampere: 5.04 (17.44%)

3. Lukko Rauman: 6.5 (13.52%)

4. Saipa: 13 (6.76%)

5. JYP Jyvaskyla: 13.2 (6.66%)

6. Kalpa Kuopio: 15.2 (5.78%)

7. KooKoo: 19 (4.62%)

8. IFK Helsinki: 26 (3.38%)

9. Assat Pori: 30.8 (2.85%)

10. Karpat Oulu: 42.6 (2.06%)

11. Kiekko-Espoo: 62.2 (1.41%)

12. TPS Turku: 68.2 (1.29%)

13. Pelicans Lahti: 85.4 (1.03%)

14. Hameenlinna: 93.4 (0.94%)

15. Jukurit: 120.2 (0.73%)

16. Vaasan Sport: 140.2 (0.63%)

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